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BURRILLVILLE – A wrestling program with a long, but somewhat sporadic history in town returns this week with new in-season dates, new coaches and a reach that's broader in scope and ambition than in any of its past iterations. Ashley and Geoff Poirier have rechartered the Burrillville Lightning Wrestling Club, a co-ed youth program located in Burrillville, and now serving...

GLOCESTER – Not only does Thomas D'Agostino seek out ghosts, but, apparently, they seek him out too, especially during the Halloween season. "I've been hit in the face, had things thrown at me, had items move..." he recalled. D'Agostino, a former Burrillville resident, has published 17 books over the years on various paranormal events and sightings, including his latest, New England's Haunted...

BURRILLVILLE – Halloween is here and there are some very important safety tips kids need to know while enjoying their trick-or-treating adventures. One important safety tip to remember is to always buckle up when riding in your family vehicle. Before crossing streets, make sure to watch for cars and trucks traveling in both directions. Never run across any streets....

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Glocester Town Clerk’s office between Monday, Oct. 16 and Friday, Oct. 27. 1660 Putnam Pike Seller: Eric Perry Buyer: April Bouchard Price: $235,000 29 Wintergreen Way (Lot 5) Seller: Frank Simonelli Homes, LLC Buyer: (Name removed) Price: $908,000 917 Putnam Pike (quit claim) Seller: Jesse Pacheco Buyer: Dauntless Path, LLC Price: $125,000 575 Lake Washington Drive Seller: Donald & Sharon Almonte Buyer: Lucy...

BURRILLVILLE – It took years to get a statewide program aimed at improving quality of life for older adults fully implemented in Burrillville –thanks, in large part, to pandemic-related delays. Now, the organization known as The Village Common of RI has officially listed Burrillville's program as one of six statewide utilizing the, "village," concept, with neighbors help neighbors to...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Thursday, Oct. 5 and Monday, Oct. 23.  75 West Road Seller: John Viti Buyer: Stephanie Vargas & Jose Vargas Figuroa Price: $540,000 0 Hill Road Seller: Maliha Holdings, LLC Buyer: Dean Rovedo & Lindsey Matchett Price: $125,000 84 Irving Ave. Seller: Pamela Moulico Buyer: Steven White Price: $475,000 146 Railroad Ave. Seller:Paula & Kevin McKeon Buyer: Ashley...

BURRILLVILLE – October is Bullying Prevention Month across the U.S. Recent television news stories are informing parents that bullying in grade schools and middle schools is on the rise nationwide. Teachers are telling reporters that face-to-face bullying in schools has increased by 20 percent since 2021. Bullying happens too often in schools. Cyber bullying and cell phone bullying still...